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Australia's Fuel Excise Cut May Worsen Petrol Shortages
First article: 25 mar. 2026, 08:06
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The Australian government's decision to cut the fuel excise, aimed at alleviating financial pressure on consumers, is facing criticism from economists. They argue that this measure could worsen petrol shortages already affecting the country. The economists suggest that the cut is a short-term "political band-aid" that fails to address the underlying issues in the fuel supply chain.Articles about this topic
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‘Political Band-aid’: cutting Australia’s fuel excise could make petrol shortages worse, economists say
Fuel tax cuts also risk adding to inflation by enabling some households with enough income to spend moreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFuel excise cuts would be a “political Band-aid” that could worsen petrol shortages and add to inflation, economists have warned.The mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, Tasmania’s state premier and Liberal opposition leaders in New South Wales and Victoria have called for the Albanese
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